| 4.024 ~ 0104 ~ Stigmella magdalenae ~ Northern Rowan Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common in the north and west of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status A few old records from the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 3-5mm. Confusion species Many species of Stigmella are similar. A good way of separating them is to examine the type of leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine+?)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Rowan. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a contorted gallery often doubling back over earlier workings. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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